Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side): REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

for Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor

for Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor

NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal

8. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the power switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts.





(d) Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.

(e) Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.





NOTICE:
When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(f) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.





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(g) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.